Using Azure Blob Storage

Azure Blob Storage connectors are secure gateways through which data can be moved in and out of the Platform using shared access signature (SAS) tokens. It is referred to as a data storage connector. The first step in creating this connector is setting up SAS tokens for storage containers and blobs to store the data you intend to access.

Microsoft has a comprehensive and publicly available guide for creating SAS tokens for your storage containers. SAS tokens provide secure, delegated access to resources in your Azure storage account.

Note: You must have access to a Microsoft Azure cloud account. See Create shared access signature (SAS) tokens for storage containers and blobs for more information.

Create the SAS Token and URL

To create the credentials required to use Azure Blob Storage:

1. Go to your Microsoft Azure management console.

2. Select the storage account and container.

3. Open the Shared Access Tokens menu.

   • Tick all permissions.

   • Set the Expiry to a date in the future.
     Once this date has passed, this endpoint will no longer be accessible.

   • Click Generate SAS token and URL.

   • Copy the Blob SAS URL as this is required to create the endpoint in the Platform.

Now you are ready to connect your storage to the platform via a Connector, as shown here.

Create the Connector

1. Click Manage on the Navigation bar.

2. Select Connectors to view the Manage Connectors screen

3. Click the Create Connector button at the top right

4. Enter a Name for your Connector and a Description (optional)

5. Choose Type > Azure Blob Storage.

2. In the Shared Access Signature section:

   • Enter the Blob SAS URL.

   • (Optional) Insert a Blob prefix.

3. Use the above access permissions instructions to add the displayed member details to your permissions tab.

4. Add any Integration Metadata needed for programmatic integration.

9. Click Create. Connection test will run and if successful, will show Connection Test Status as Successful.

5. Click Close.